Off Tackle Empire, for Big Ten coverage

Iowa vs. Penn State will be decided by who has the superior special teams. Kicker Mike Meyer headlines Iowa's special teams, while Penn State kicker Sam Ficken will have to redeem himself come Saturday night.

Mark Dantonio has a secret weapon for Saturday's game with the Hawkeyes: a machete wielding, hockey mask sporting, hater of all things teens. Also, a sound tackler.

Discussing Mike Meyer's honor as Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

Recapping Iowa's close win over Northern Illinois in football on Saturday.